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Then why isn't there a notice ?
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They went to their stores to get one . Here they come with it now !
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They went to their stores to get one . Here they come with it now !
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But look at them ! They've forgotten about the wet cement and they're walking across it to put up the notice !
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Have you made up your mind about not going back to your hometown after graduation ? Where else would you go ?
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I would try to land a job in Beijing . I just want to go to one of the big cities .
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I would try to land a job in Beijing . I just want to go to one of the big cities .
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why ?
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why ?
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many say more development opportunities can be found there .
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many say more development opportunities can be found there .
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that's true . Beijing is the political , economic and cultural center of the entire country .
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that's true . Beijing is the political , economic and cultural center of the entire country .
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and there're higher salaries there .
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and there're higher salaries there .
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well , that's true , but living expenses are also higher in big cities .
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well , that's true , but living expenses are also higher in big cities .
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I've considered that . I'll share an apartment with others to save the rent , and the cost of living won't be too much for only one person .
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I've considered that . I'll share an apartment with others to save the rent , and the cost of living won't be too much for only one person .
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one person ? How about your girlfriend ?
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one person ? How about your girlfriend ?
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oh , we had to break up because she didn't want to float around in Beijing . She insisted on working in her hometown and having a stable life .
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oh , we had to break up because she didn't want to float around in Beijing . She insisted on working in her hometown and having a stable life .
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sorry to hear that . It seems you have sacrificed a lot to work away from home .
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sorry to hear that . It seems you have sacrificed a lot to work away from home .
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sure have . I want to offer my parents a better life ; so , I'll have to work very hard .
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sure have . I want to offer my parents a better life ; so , I'll have to work very hard .
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I admire you . Good luck !
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Do you think Tom will be elected president ?
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No , I think Harry will get it .
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No , I think Harry will get it .
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Let's make a bet on who gets it .
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Let's make a bet on who gets it .
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OK , loser buys pizza tomorrow night .
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Do you believe that classified ads in the newspaper are the most effective way to search for a job ?
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No , I don't think so . I think the Internet would be better .
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No , I don't think so . I think the Internet would be better .
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OK , but I am going to look at the want ads in this newspaper first .
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OK , but I am going to look at the want ads in this newspaper first .
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well , there is no doubt that many people have found jobs through the want ads in the newspaper .
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Do you remember John from head office ?
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Yes .
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Yes .
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Have you heard what happened to him ?
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Have you heard what happened to him ?
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No , what ?
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No , what ?
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He had his car stolen . Actually he was kidnapped while he was in the car .
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He had his car stolen . Actually he was kidnapped while he was in the car .
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What do you mean ?
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What do you mean ?
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Well , apparently , he was just getting into his car-he'd parked it in one of those underground multi-story things-he was just getting in and suddenly three guys with guns opened the back doors of the car and got in .
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Well , apparently , he was just getting into his car-he'd parked it in one of those underground multi-story things-he was just getting in and suddenly three guys with guns opened the back doors of the car and got in .
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Crikey . Where did this happen ?
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Crikey . Where did this happen ?
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In Taichung , I think .
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In Taichung , I think .
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Oh , right , I hear they have a lot of this kind of problem down there .
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Oh , right , I hear they have a lot of this kind of problem down there .
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Really ? Well , anyway , they pointed their guns at him and said , you know , keep calm and drive out . ... we don't want to hurt you ... we just want your car .
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Really ? Well , anyway , they pointed their guns at him and said , you know , keep calm and drive out . ... we don't want to hurt you ... we just want your car .
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So what happened ?
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So what happened ?
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Well , he drove out , and when he got to the booth to pay the attendant , he pretended to have an epileptic fit , you know , to scare the thieves away . The attendant was no help at all , even though the guys were holding guns in plain view , he did nothing .
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Well , he drove out , and when he got to the booth to pay the attendant , he pretended to have an epileptic fit , you know , to scare the thieves away . The attendant was no help at all , even though the guys were holding guns in plain view , he did nothing .
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That's terrible .
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That's terrible .
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Yes , makes you think , doesn't it ?
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Yes , makes you think , doesn't it ?
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So what happened next ?
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So what happened next ?
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Well , he kept on pretending to have a fit , so they freaked out and just ran away .
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Well , he kept on pretending to have a fit , so they freaked out and just ran away .
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Well , he sure was lucky .
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Well , he sure was lucky .
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I'll say .
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I need to stop eating such unhealthy foods .
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I know what you mean . I've started eating better myself .
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I know what you mean . I've started eating better myself .
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What foods do you eat now ?
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What foods do you eat now ?
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I tend to stick to fruits , vegetables , and chicken .
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I tend to stick to fruits , vegetables , and chicken .
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Those are the only things you eat ?
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Those are the only things you eat ?
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That's basically what I eat .
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That's basically what I eat .
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Why aren't you eating anything else ?
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Why aren't you eating anything else ?
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Well , fruits and vegetables are very healthy .
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Well , fruits and vegetables are very healthy .
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And the chicken ?
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And the chicken ?
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It's really healthy to eat when you bake it .
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It's really healthy to eat when you bake it .
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I guess that does sound a lot healthier .
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I β Ve got a new boss .
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Oh , what β s he like ?
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Oh , what β s he like ?
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Well , he β s got dark hair and brown eyes .
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Well , he β s got dark hair and brown eyes .
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Yes .
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Yes .
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And a white sports car .
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And a white sports car .
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Um , that β s good .
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Um , that β s good .
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Yes , but he β s got a wife and 3 children as well .
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Good morning ! I am a new comer in our office .
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Good morning ! Welcome to our office !
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Good morning ! Welcome to our office !
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Nice to meet you ! My name is Grace Williams .
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Nice to meet you ! My name is Grace Williams .
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Nice to meet you too ! I am Peter Smith .
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Nice to meet you too ! I am Peter Smith .
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Today is my first day at work !
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Today is my first day at work !
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Well , hope you will enjoy your first day ! Just ask me if you need any help .
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Well , hope you will enjoy your first day ! Just ask me if you need any help .
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Thank you . It's very kind of you .
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Thank you . It's very kind of you .
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You are welcome .
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Come in , please .
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Good afternoon , Mrs Smith .
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Good afternoon , Mrs Smith .
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Good afternoon . Have a seat , please . You are Mr . Sun ?
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Good afternoon . Have a seat , please . You are Mr . Sun ?
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Thank you . Yes , I am Dunlin .
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Thank you . Yes , I am Dunlin .
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I have read your resume . I know you have worked for 3 years . Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering ?
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I have read your resume . I know you have worked for 3 years . Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering ?
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Many factors led me to major in mechanical engineering . The most important factor is I like tinkering with machines .
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Many factors led me to major in mechanical engineering . The most important factor is I like tinkering with machines .
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What are you primarily interested in about mechanical engineering ?
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What are you primarily interested in about mechanical engineering ?
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I like designing products , and one of my designs received an award . Moreover , I am familiar with CAD . But I can do any mechanic well if I am employed .
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I like designing products , and one of my designs received an award . Moreover , I am familiar with CAD . But I can do any mechanic well if I am employed .
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Why did you decide to apply for this position ?
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Why did you decide to apply for this position ?
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Your company has a very good reputation , and I am very interested in the field your company is in .
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Your company has a very good reputation , and I am very interested in the field your company is in .
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What do you think determines an employee's progress in a company such as ours ?
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What do you think determines an employee's progress in a company such as ours ?
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Interpersonal and technical skills .
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Interpersonal and technical skills .
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We have several applicants for this position . Why do you think you are the person we should choose ?
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We have several applicants for this position . Why do you think you are the person we should choose ?
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I have the abilities , qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert , for example I have three years experience in designing products and I got leadership experience while serving the college student union as president .
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I have the abilities , qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert , for example I have three years experience in designing products and I got leadership experience while serving the college student union as president .
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That sounds very good . How do you see your career development ?
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That sounds very good . How do you see your career development ?
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After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management . I want to become a supervisor in your R & D department .
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After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management . I want to become a supervisor in your R & D department .
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Have you anything to ask about the job ?
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Have you anything to ask about the job ?
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Yes . Do you offer any opportunities for further study ?
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Yes . Do you offer any opportunities for further study ?
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Yes . If you undertake additional courses , provided these are approved , and you complete them successfully , you can claim back part , quite a large part , 75 % of the costs you incurred . Not just the fees , - traveling and other expenses too .
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Yes . If you undertake additional courses , provided these are approved , and you complete them successfully , you can claim back part , quite a large part , 75 % of the costs you incurred . Not just the fees , - traveling and other expenses too .
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That's fine .
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That's fine .
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Anything else ?
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Anything else ?
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No .
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No .
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Well , thank you very much , Mr . Sun . I'll let you know the result of the interview as soon as possible . Goodbye .
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Well , thank you very much , Mr . Sun . I'll let you know the result of the interview as soon as possible . Goodbye .
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Thank you , Mrs . Smith . I do hope the answer will be favorable . Goodbye .
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Excuse me . Do you know where I can find a pay phone ?
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There is one around the corner .
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There is one around the corner .
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Can I make an international call from that pay phone ?
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Can I make an international call from that pay phone ?
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Yes , but you have to get a phone card first .
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Yes , but you have to get a phone card first .
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Where can I get a phone card ?
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Where can I get a phone card ?
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You can get one in the grocery store over there .
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You can get one in the grocery store over there .
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Oh , I see it . Thank you .
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Do you hear what happened to Sally ?
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No , what ?
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No , what ?
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She had to go to the hospital .
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She had to go to the hospital .
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Why ?
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Why ?
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She passed out in class . Seems she hadn't eaten anything in days .
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She passed out in class . Seems she hadn't eaten anything in days .
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Why on earth would she do that ? You mean that she intentionally did not eat any food for days ? That's crazy !
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Why on earth would she do that ? You mean that she intentionally did not eat any food for days ? That's crazy !
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Yeah , but that's what she did .
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Yeah , but that's what she did .
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I can't believe that there are girls who are willing to do that to their bodies . And all for a certain look .
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I can't believe that there are girls who are willing to do that to their bodies . And all for a certain look .
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Well , it's not just the girl β s fault . It's also society's fault - magazines and ads that show - thin models all saying , It's in to be thin . It's hard for them not to listen .
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Well , it's not just the girl β s fault . It's also society's fault - magazines and ads that show - thin models all saying , It's in to be thin . It's hard for them not to listen .
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True , but there are limits . Being thin is one thing ; starving oneself to death is another . No one forces them to do this .
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I think I may try to eat a little better .
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I changed my diet recently , and I eat a lot healthier now .
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